[Marlin87]

Marlin, to many of us the name says it all, great built Guns with history that goes deep. Marlins have kept me up at night looking at for sale ads and thinking I really “need” that one. Today I’ll head to a gun show in hopes of finding that deal we all dream of. I now have 15 Marlins and it’s going up at a rapid pace this time of year. Winter is gun season. How many Marlins do you have?

 

[cajun56]

It's seems it's my job is to take all 22's made and scoop them up! My latest was a no serial number Western Auto Revelation model 120 with a BSA classic scope. $65 I haven't counted so I can't tell. Missing a Marlin 45/70 in my family.

ca'jun56

 

[Ret_Eng]

I lost count--maybe 35 or so?

 

[Shark Bait]

I believe it's only 4 right now, but I know I want more.

 

[HIKayaker]

When you open up your safe and find more than 6 that you didn't know you had.

The number that you have never shot doesn't count.

 

[mrguvna]

It's seems it's my job is to take all 22's made and scope them up! My latest was a no serial number Western Auto Revelation model 120 with a BSA classic scope. $65 I haven't counted so I can't tell. Missing a Marlin 45/70 in my family.

ca'jun56

hey Cajun you need a 45-70, especially livin in the swamp

not sure how many exactly but every time I go to count I don't have enough toes and fingers......................

 

[Bigdog357]

Somewhere North of 30, picking up another one today - Model 57 22lr

 

[ballistics04]

I have 5 now. With Marlins fetching "collector" prices these days it looks like I'm out of the Marlin buying market for now.

 

[Waffletop]

Too much is not Enough!

 

[M700]

Three, including the 30-30 Glenfield, and I use them all. That's enough for me.

 

[kingstrider]

More than I need but not as many as I want.

 

[1Merlin]

Speaking of how many firearms one has is, IMHO, kinda like bragging to all your neighbors how you cheat on your income tax.
No good will come of it.

It's coming.

 

[shawlerbrook]

I have 7 Marlins but a total of 17 leverguns. I love Marlins, but like anything with a lever.

 

[10acres]

More than I need but not as many as I want.

That about sums it up.

 

[cjs1958]

More than I need but not as many as I want.

That's what i was thinking

 

[marlinman93]

How many is enough, or too many is an individual choice. Everyone's count is different and rarely based on a set number. At one time maybe 15-20 years ago I owned over 100 pre WWI era Marlin leverguns. But I also owned a fair number of Marlin Ballard single shots then. Eventually my interest in the Marlin Ballard became so great that I began to sell most of my leverguns and reinvest in Ballard rifles.
I still own some pre 1900 Marlin leverguns, but most of my collection is Ballard rifles now. I wont post a count, but I will say I'm still always looking for more. Not necessarily a particular model, but just Ballards that interest me and fill a niche.

 

[Marlinjunkie]

Every time I get one I tell myself, I just want ONE more! So right now I just want one more.

 

[Texas Shooter]

I've got a couple. :bebored:

T.S.

 

[Judson]

Three . . . and I use them all. . .

Same here. I'm no collector (of Marlins or any other maker). Gun ownership is driven by hunting not shooting/collecting. The 39A is for squirrels, the .45/70 is for deer, and the 1894C has also killed deer. Even though I handload for my 1894C and my Classic 1895, I don't spend a lot of time at the range. Because Ohio is a straight-walled cartridge deer state, I don't own a .30/30. There, I've confessed it all. I know, I should be ashamed (and I think I am). :embarassed:

 

[Waffletop]

I've got a couple. :bebored:

T.S.

And the rest you lost in a boating accident....